BUCK, Samuel and Nathaniel

South Prospect of Worksop Mannor, in the County of Nottingham

London: Engraved by Saml. & Natl. Buck and Published according to Act of Parliament, No. 1 Garden Court, Middle Temple, 1745. Engraving. Very good condition apart from some overall light soiling, mild rippling and creasing, and a bit of minor mat burn. Sheet size: 16 1/2 x 25 3/4 inches. Plate mark: 15 x 23 1/2 inches.

A spectacular panoramic view of Worksop Manor, the sprawling family seat of the Duke of Norfolk.

Between 1720 and 1752, Samuel Buck and his younger brother Nathaniel toured England and Wales to record the castles and abbeys that scattered the countryside. Their detailed views provide an invaluable record of England's architectural antiquities, offering, in some cases, the only trace of ruined or lost buildings. Nathaniel and Samuel executed over 400 views in addition to 100 general views of English and Welsh cities. These detailed panoramas remain some of their most sought-after works, providing a fascinating view of England's most prominent cities. The Worksop Manor pictured here, a superb example of Elizabethan architecture, burnt down in 1761, not very long after the Buck's made this engraving.

Item #13662

Price: $1,200.00